Correspondence, 1857-1906
Scope and Contents
Letters, telegrams and postal cards from Henry Houstater at Camp Barry to his family and letters to him during the Civil War are included. The telegram with the news of Henry's death to the family is available. Harriet Houstater also wrote a love letter entitled "What Hattie Thinks of Billy."
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1906
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.60 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository